Job description Brindisa, now in its 38th year, has grown to become the UK's leading importer of the finest Spanish foods. We search for, select and sell delicious Spanish foods through our Brindisa shops and website, and via wholesale to businesses throughout the UK. We devote our time to Spain and its produce because we love the food and are passionate about sharing it with others.
Our core values are what we live by: they shape the Brindisa culture and define its character. Put simply this is what its all about... love of food, integrity, knowledge of Spain, innovation. We take pleasure in our work and celebrating our successes together.
Main Purpose of the Job
Responsible for developing a range of supplier and products, delivering sales profitability through all areas of the Brindisa portfolio. Collaborate with various internal departments to ensure compliance with legislation and food safety, supporting various product launches and optimal supplier service.
Key responsibilities
Suppliers & Customers
Select according to quality, taste and authenticity based on Brindisa values ensuring best possible price to our customers across our diverse portfolio.
our market, our customers and our unique point of difference and use this knowledge to build relationships suppliers negotiating contracts, prices and promotional support.[FP4]
Negotiate the best cost prices, payment terms and promotional support based on strong supplier relationships
Ensure costs and margins are accurate, and any changes are reflected in the trade and proposed retail prices.
Keep fully abreast of market trends and competition activity.
Aim to visit all key suppliers regularly and attend trade shows to discuss or plan new business opportunities and resolve supplier performance issues. [FP5]
Work closely with the Technical and Supply Chain teams to ensure we meet our agreed food quality standards, agreed supplier service levels and company stock holding policy.
Coordinate with the Marketing team for packaging projects related to our brands.
Work on improving the sustainability of the packaging used in the company.
In line with the Buying Manager, take overall charge of the supplier databases, product and price set up and pricing documents.
Commercial
Collaborate closely with the sales team to produce annual sales forecasts, establish clear performance metrics, identify product gaps with the category and report findings to the Buying Manager.
Use the Brindisa Annual Plan (BAP) process as the basis for annual planning, identifying and implementing income generation proposals and opportunities for improved supply solutions.[FP6]
Review the category range quarterly in conjunction with the buying team, implementing any changes.
Propose selling prices in collaboration with the Buying Manager, ensuring target gross margins are met.
Monitor food and packaging quality, organise samples and tastings, feedback communication internally and to relevant suppliers.
Communicate with the sales team on a regular basis to keep them informed of the product profiles currently on hand.
Collaborate in the launch of new products providing complete product information, help organise product training and presentation and work with the Marketing and B2C teams to ensure we have all necessary marketing and communication tools
Work with the Buying Manager to agree prices and margins
Operational
Work closely with the Operations team to ensure products bin Locations and effective use of space
Work closely with our shops and Brindisa Kitchens restaurants determining range, pricing and training for both food and packaging.
People and Education
Work in collaboration with the Buying team and other departments forging good relationships to maximise sales and profitability
Actively participate in team huddles, workshops and focus groups to improve commercial and product knowledge to provide excellent customer service.
Take the lead with the support of the Buying Manager to work through your key objectives, identifying potential milestones.
Embrace change, always happy to seek new opportunities, working efficiently and in a cost-conscious way.
General
Have a genuine passion for food and look to continuously learn about our products, production and provenance.
Strive for improving supply chain sustainability by working with the Stock team to find better logistics solutions and using environmentally friendly packaging materials.
Undertake additional tasks, commensurate with status, after consultation and the provision of necessary support and training if appropriate. Operate within all Brindisa policies and procedures.
Represent Brindisa as necessary and appropriately on matters connected internally and externally.
Health and Safety
All employees have a responsibility to maintain the health & safety of themselves and others within the performance of their duties in accordance with the company health & safety policy and to undertake specific health and safety responsibilities as directed.
Previous Experience and Skills:
Essential
A love of food with a discerning and great palate for tasting and food pairings.
Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish (verbal & written).
Proven track record of managing suppliers and identifying cost opportunities.
Self-reliant and motivated with proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
Excellent negotiation skills to forge and maintain key relationships.
Strong IT skill to include Excel, Word and Outlook.
Experience of various buying and reporting systems.
Desirable
Keen home cook
Interest in Spanish culture and cuisine
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
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